I read a book with my mom about a man's big words

Friday

Jan 25, 2013 at 5:00 AM

A guest blogger reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Nicole Trierweiler

I read a book with my mom about a man's big words. The man was Martin Luther King, Jr. He was killed because he standed up and said what you are doing is wrong. Although I don't want to get killed or put in jail, if someone told me I couldn't play with my friends because they were different from me I would be sad. I would say, "Why can't I play with my friends?"

I didn't understand why people couldn't drink from the same water fountain. I couldn't understand why the people couldn't ride on the same bus. I would still ride the bus if there was someone on the bus who was different from me. If everyone was just like me it wouldn't be fun. I would be bored and it would seem funny. After having read the book and going to a Community Dinner last weekend, I realize that God made all people different from me but they are also like me. I like it that way.

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NICOLE TRIERWEILER is 6 years old and loves her pet bunny rabbit named Snowflake. She wrote this post after attending the Community Potluck Sunday Supper on Jan. 20 honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrating the diversity of the community.